Brazil v South Korea: Big guns ready to return

That would be a major boost but it is in defence where Brazil have been most impressive, having not faced a shot on target in the first two games.

They are just 1/4 for victory in 90 minutes in the Brazil v South Korea betting odds so a third win without conceding looks worth the extra risk at 5/6.

Target practice needed

Both teams have shown attacking intent so far, ranking in the top five for shots on goal during the group stage, but neither has taken advantage of their opportunities.

Brazil have converted just three of 52 efforts (6 per cent), while South Korea have scored four from 39 attempts (10 per cent).

Expect plenty of crosses in this game, with South Korea (78) racking up more than anyone else in the group stage and Brazil (73) not far behind.

ON THE COUNTER ATTACK!

Hwang Hee-chan wins it for South Korea in stoppage time to send them through to the last 16!!! 🇰🇷#ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/FiH6Ih7OCX

— ITV Football (@itvfootball) December 2, 2022

Brazil have not quite hit top gear yet though and South Korea were perhaps fortunate to face a Portugal team already through to the last 16 when they came from behind to claim their vital victory, which they are 11/1 to repeat in 90 minutes.

The South Americans may settle for doing just enough to get the job done and a win with under 3.5 total goals looks a solid pick at 10/11 for our Brazil v South Korea betting tips.

For World Cup bets at bigger odds, Draw HT/Brazil FT is an option at 27/10 given all three of Brazil’s goals at Qatar 2022 have come in the second half.

A 2-0 win for the Selecao at 9/2 is also added to our Brazil v South Korea predictions along with 12/5 for Vinicius Jr to have an assist, just as he did against Serbia.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication